Page Turners is an annual, themed, book award for teenagers and young adults in the South East of England.
Launched in 2006 we now have over fifteen secondary schools who participate.
Together we represent over 10,000 students and have almost 400 young people in our respective book groups.Each year we choose a different theme for the awards before picking our 10 shortlisted books.
Through peer recommendation, we want to encourage young people to read books which they might not otherwise pick.
The books are divided into two categories – Teen and Young Adult – and we always hope to find the next bestseller but do cater for all ages, sizes, and tastes.
Launched in 2006 we now have over fifteen secondary schools who participate.
Together we represent over 10,000 students and have almost 400 young people in our respective book groups.Each year we choose a different theme for the awards before picking our 10 shortlisted books.
Through peer recommendation, we want to encourage young people to read books which they might not otherwise pick.
The books are divided into two categories – Teen and Young Adult – and we always hope to find the next bestseller but do cater for all ages, sizes, and tastes.
In summer 2020 we relaunched the award as the Page Turners Book Award, replacing the South East Schools Themed Book Award with a new name for a new decade.
Our reading cycle starts in September and culminates in an awards gala evening, with guest authors, in March each year, hosted at Kent College, Pembury, where our winning books are revealed live.
Our reading cycle starts in September and culminates in an awards gala evening, with guest authors, in March each year, hosted at Kent College, Pembury, where our winning books are revealed live.
The Page Turners Schools
 | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is an all ability co-educational academy in Tunbridge Wells which caters for students from age 11 to 18. We are a Church of England School, academically highly successful, and we also set great store by the development of character and values. |
 | Bethany School is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18. We encourage each and every child to think critically, question incisively and solve problems with growing independence. They are guided in their endeavours by teachers who are experts in their respective fields, and who are committed to delivering the very highest standard of learning across a broad, balanced and innovative curriculum. |
 | Cranbrook School is a selective state boarding school comprising two thirds local day students and one third boarders. One of the school’s learning priorities is the promotion of reading for pleasure and students have participated in the South East Schools Themed Book Award since its inception in 2006. |
 | The Hayesbrook School is an 11-18 boys (mixed sixth form) Academy with sports and mathematics specialisms. We are a genuinely wide ability school and serve the communities of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Kings Hill and the surrounding areas. |
 | Kent College is one of the leading independent schools for girls in Kent. We host the awards ceremony, which is always buzzing with excitement. Our Chatterbooks Club has Day Girls and Boarders, attracted by the challenge of reading books on a theme, participating in fun activities and eating chocolate biscuits. |
 | Mascalls Academy is a mixed comprehensive academy that provides an excellent all-round education in a friendly and supportive environment. We are a dynamic, forward thinking academy which aims to prepare students for the challenges they will face after school and enable them to acquire life skills, self-awareness and compassion. We want our students to not only make the most of their abilities, but also to become adults who can make a valuable contribution to society over the course of their adult lives. |
 | Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School is a selective girls’ school with over 1000 pupils. Forward-looking but embracing traditional values we aim to provide pupils with a full and balanced education for life within a caring environment. Our Library is at the forefront of our ‘reading for pleasure’ drives and four different book groups thrive throughout the year. |
 | Tonbridge Grammar School is a high achieving selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls between the ages of 11 and 16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form. Through blending the best of a traditional curriculum with the principles and ethos of the IB Organisation, our students have opportunities to learn in breadth and depth in order to develop as well-balanced individuals. |
 | Trinity School in Sevenoaks is an all-ability co-educational Christian School for 11-18 year olds. Every child is encouraged and nurtured to develop to their full potential within Trinity School’s 5 key elements – Truth, Excellence, Love, Leadership and Service. |
 | Weald of Kent is a girls' grammar school based in Tonbridge with an Annexe in Sevenoaks. Our ethos values and nurtures individuality not stereotypes. We are a creative, caring school and have been part of the Book Awards since they began in 2006. |
Why don’t you join in the fun too?
We would love to welcome other South East secondary schools to our book award!
Pooling our ideas, experience, resources and enthusiasm is a great way to introduce reading for pleasure activities into your school
or take them to the next level.
Click here to contact us if you would like to find out more about how to join in the fun.